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Centene (CNC)

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$25.21 USD

25.21
8,803,193

0.00 (0.00%)

Updated Aug 7, 2025 02:48 PM ET

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Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.75%
2Buy17.82%
3Hold9.58%
4Sell5.28%
5Strong Sell2.61%
S&P50011.30%

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A Value B Growth F Momentum A VGM

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Bottom 1% (243 out of 246)

Industry: Medical - HMOs

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Centene Corporation is a well-diversified, multi-national healthcare company that primarily provides a set of services to the government sponsored healthcare programs. The company serves the under-insured and uninsured individuals through member-focused services. It is also engaged in providing education and outreach programs to inform and assist members in accessing quality, appropriate healthcare services. Centene is now a $100-billion plus enterprise catering healthcare services to more than 24 million members across 50 states. The recent acquisition of WellCare Health leveraged the company’s position as the largest Medicaid managed care organization in the country. The combined entity now has 22 million members. In 2019, the company retained its market-leading position nationwide, serving 1.8 million exchange members across 20 states at the year-end.

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Factors That Make Centene (CNC) an Attractive Bet for Investors

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Centene (CNC) rides on continued top-line growth and numerous contract wins. Divestitures and an adequate cash-generating ability equip CNC well to invest in growth-related initiatives.

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Molina Healthcare (MOH) Wins Medicaid Deal From Nebraska DHHS

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Molina Healthcare (MOH) clinches a contract from the Nebraska DHHS, through which the health insurer can efficiently serve the state's Medicaid members and boost its statewide presence.

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Centene's (CNC) Contract Win to Aid Nebraska's Medicaid Members

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The Nebraska DHHS awards a contract to Centene's (CNC) Nebraska arm to continue serving the unmet need of the state's Medicaid members with a suite of better healthcare options.

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Centene (CNC) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know

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Centene (CNC) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

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UnitedHealth (UNH) Wins New Medicaid Contract in Nebraska

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Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights UnitedHealth Group, Humana, Centene and Molina Healthcare

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4 HMO Stocks to Watch Despite Escalating Technology Expenses

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Centene (CNC) Dips More Than Broader Markets: What You Should Know

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Centene (CNC) closed the most recent trading day at $83.41, moving -1.6% from the previous trading session.

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Centene (CNC) Wins Contract to Serve Texas' Foster Population

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Centene's (CNC) Texas subsidiary secures a contract to continue catering to the state's foster children and youth via its Medicaid plans.

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Humana (HUM) Surges 8.4%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?

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Humana (HUM) Hikes Guidance: Here's Why It's a Good Sign

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Centene (CNC) Gains But Lags Market: What You Should Know

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Centene (CNC) closed the most recent trading day at $92.90, moving +0.99% from the previous trading session.

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Centene (CNC) closed at $88.33 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.91% move from the prior day.

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Molina Healthcare (MOH) to Get New Medicaid Contract in Iowa

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Centene (CNC) Dips More Than Broader Markets: What You Should Know

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In the latest trading session, Centene (CNC) closed at $89.74, marking a -1.59% move from the previous day.

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Centene (CNC) Wins Medi-Cal Contracts but Loses 3 Counties

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If You Invested $1000 in Centene 10 Years Ago, This Is How Much You'd Have Now

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Is Alimera Sciences (ALIM) Outperforming Other Medical Stocks This Year?

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